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The Cold Light of Day (2012)

“Instinct is his greatest weapon.”

5.4/10 · 1,015 votes 1h 33m pg-13 ActionThrillerMystery

#218 of 232 films from 2012 #2040 of 2168 in action

Directed by Mabrouk El Mechri · Written by Trevor Macy, Scott Wiper, John Petro

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Overview

After his family is kidnapped during their sailing trip in Spain, a young Wall Street trader is confronted by the people responsible: intelligence agents looking to recover a mysterious briefcase.

Cast

Henry Cavillas Will Shaw
Bruce Willisas Martin
Sigourney Weaveras Jean Carrack
Verónica Echeguias Lucia
Joseph Mawleas Gorman
Caroline Goodallas Laurie Shaw
Rafi Gavronas Josh
Emma Hamiltonas Dara
Michael Buddas Esmael
Roschdy Zemas Zahir
Jim Piddockas Meckler
Óscar Jaenadaas Maximo
Andrea Rosas SP. College Girl (Alumna)
Joe Dixonas Dixon

Facts

Release dateApril 4, 2012
Runtime93 min (1h 33m) — shorter as the 2012 average of 103 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$20,000,000
Box office$16,863,583 (0.8× budget)
IMDbtt1366365

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Questions

How long is The Cold Light of Day?
The Cold Light of Day runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Is The Cold Light of Day worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.4/10 across 1,015 votes, which places it #218 of 232 films released in 2012 in this index (top 6%) and #2040 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Cold Light of Day?
The Cold Light of Day was directed by Mabrouk El Mechri. Other well-rated titles by the same director: JCVD (2008).
Who stars in The Cold Light of Day?
Henry Cavill as Will Shaw; Bruce Willis as Martin; Sigourney Weaver as Jean Carrack; Verónica Echegui as Lucia; Joseph Mawle as Gorman; Caroline Goodall as Laurie Shaw.
What is The Cold Light of Day rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Cold Light of Day?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/1293.

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